Colin Whickman
About Colin Whickman
Colin Whickman is a Delivery Manager at Endava in London with extensive experience in IT transformation and the (Re)insurance business.
Current Role at Endava
Colin Whickman is currently working as a Delivery Manager at Endava in London, England, United Kingdom. Endava is known for its expertise in delivering digital transformation solutions, and Colin's role involves overseeing the management of delivery processes, ensuring that projects are completed successfully and on time.
Previous Positions and Industry Expertise
Colin Whickman has held several leadership and consultant roles across various companies. He served as Architectural System & Data Lead at Collinson, and as a Consultant and Solutions Architect for AXA XL, where he spent three years from 2018 to 2021. During this time, he also worked as a Solutions and Enterprise Architect at Green Street Consulting. Prior to these roles, Colin worked at Scyllogis Consulting as Director and Lead Consultant for 17 years, and held past positions at Lost Wax Media Ltd and Rebus Insurance Systems.
Educational Background
Colin Whickman studied at the University of London, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry from 1981 to 1984. His scientific background combined with extensive experience in managing IT and business systems has allowed him to develop a unique perspective within the technology and insurance sectors.
Experience in IT Transformation Programs
Colin Whickman has managed IT transformation programs across Europe, North America, Bermuda, and the Far East. His work involves utilizing both traditional and emerging technologies to deliver business benefits, and he is known for his holistic understanding of the (Re)insurance business. This skillset supports his ability to engage with and challenge business leaders constructively.
Insurance Technology Expertise
Colin possesses a wide-ranging expertise in insurance technology, covering areas such as Reinsurance, Large and mid-market Commercial lines, SME lines, Specialty lines, Lloyd’s, London Market Bureau, TOM, and Finance transformation. His comprehensive understanding extends to finance initiatives like Ruschlikon and InsureTech. Colin’s approach involves providing thought leadership and critically reviewing solution components to ensure effective outcomes.
Consulting Philosophy and Client Engagement
In his role as an external consultant, Colin Whickman advocates for client independence rather than dependence. He has a strong ethos of thought leadership and engages constructively with users at all levels, from senior executives to operational staff. His focus is on delivering effective and sustainable business benefits through technology.